Arizona executes man for killing 8-year-old girl in 1984
Frank Atwood is the second Arizona inmate to be put to death in less than a month after a nearly eight-year hiatus.
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Judge rejects inmate's appeal, says there's no right to "a pain-free execution"
Frank Atwood was convicted of murder in the 1984 killing of 8-year-old Vicki Lynn Hoskinson.
Georgia child killer's execution temporarily on hold
Lawyers for a group representing Virgil Delano Presnell Jr., 68, claim an accord icing executions during the pandemic would be violated if he's put to death.
The Execution of Joseph Wood
An execution of a man in Arizona with a new cocktail of drugs was supposed to take about 10 minutes. It took almost two hours, the longest execution in U.S. history. Bill Whitaker reports.
An execution of a man in Arizona with a new cocktail of drugs was supposed to take about 10 minutes. It took almost two hours, the longest execution in U.S. history
An execution of a man in Arizona with a new cocktail of drugs was supposed to take about 10 minutes. It took almost two hours, the longest execution in U.S. history. Bill Whitaker reports.
Missouri man put to death for 1996 murders in 5th execution this year
Carman Deck was convicted in 1998 of murdering James and Zelda Long after robbing them in their home.
Watch: Melissa Lucio learns of execution delay
"You're going to wake up on Thursday morning": Listen to the moment Texas Rep. Jeff Leach told Melissa Lucio on Monday that she would not be executed on Wednesday. The Texas mother was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter, but new evidence has emerged and a court ruled that there were multiple issues with her initial trial.
Texas mom's case renews death penalty debate
Just days before Melissa Lucio was set to be executed over the death of her daughter, a Texas appeals court stepped in, saying new evidence should be heard first. Celia Ouellette, founder and CEO of the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, joined CBS News to discuss the case and the renewed debate over capital punishment in the U.S.
Texas court halts Melissa Lucio's execution
An appeals court in Texas delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio, a mother of 14, who was set to die Wednesday by lethal injection. Lucio claims new evidence will exonerate her in the 2007 death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Melissa Lucio's execution delayed by appeals court in Texas
The court determined that multiple issues Lucio's legal team raised about her initial trial merited further consideration and sent the case back to a lower court.
Melissa Lucio’s execution set for Wednesday
Family members are counting the hours until Wednesday's scheduled execution of Melissa Lucio. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to stay the execution, arguing she was wrongfully convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter. Lilia Luciano reports.
Inmate who failed to opt for gas chamber slated for lethal injection
The gas chamber hasn't been used in the U.S. in more than two decades. Clarence Dixon is slated to be put to death by lethal injection May 11 for the 1977 murder of Arizona State University student Deana Bowdoin.
South Carolina prisoner's execution by firing squad halted by court
The order by the state Supreme Court puts on hold at least temporarily the planned April 29 execution of Richard Bernard Moore.
More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say that more than 900 civilian bodies have been discovered in Kyiv following the withdrawal of Russian forces. Police say most of them were fatally shot and believed to have been "simply executed." Holly Williams has more from close to the Ukraine capital.
Worship in wartime
This year, Ramadan, Passover and Holy Week all coincide. As Chris Livesay reports, faith has provided some measure of comfort for those seeking solace during wartime.
Russia issues new warning to U.S.
Russia is warning the Biden administration against further arming Ukraine. In a diplomatic note sent to the State Department, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the weapons shipments could bring "unpredictable consequences." Debra Alfarone reports.
Inmate picks firing squad over electric chair as execution looms
If executed as scheduled on April 29, Richard Moore would be the first person put to death in the state since 2011.
Children plead to save mother from execution
Melissa Lucio, a mother of 14 who was convicted of her toddler's death, is set to be executed April 27. Her children say it was an accident, and nearly half of her state's lawmakers want the execution to be stopped. Lilia Luciano reports.
South Carolina schedules first execution with firing squad ready
Richard Bernard Moore, 57, could face a choice between the electric chair and the firing squad.
Woman facing execution gets support from lawmakers, Kim Kardashian
Melissa Lucio, 53, would be the first Latina executed by Texas and the first woman since 2014.
Survivors describe atrocities by Russian forces
Russian forces have withdrawn from areas around Kyiv after facing fierce resistance from Ukrainian troops. A member of Ukraine's military described what the battle was like. Debora Patta has the latest.
Julius Jones set to be executed Thursday
Julius Jones is set to be executed Thursday for a murder he says he didn't commit. Activists and celebrities have called on Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to grant Jones clemency even as the victim's family believes Jones is responsible and deserves to die. "CBS Mornings" spoke to Jones' sister, who says his life needs to be spared.
Oklahoma executes man for 2005 "blitz attack" that left 4 people dead
"In her final moments, Amy Wright was screaming and clawing the ground to escape from Gilbert Postelle," prosecutors told the parole board.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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RFK Jr. releases report on children's health
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families, although it was short on details.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."